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Multiplied Media';s Poynt mobile local search application among Top Downloads on BlackBerry App World

^{Published on 2009-05-29 11:06:30, Last Modified on 2009-05-29 11:07:24 - Market Wire}
 

 CALGARY, May 29 /CNW/ - Multiplied Media Corporation (TSX-V: MMC), a Calgary-based provider of mobile local search services, today announced that Poynt, its award-winning local search application, has consistently placed among the Top Downloads on BlackBerry App World(TM), since Poynt launched there on April 1, 2009. Consumers that download applications on BlackBerry App World also have the ability to add ratings and reviews of applications and Poynt has received a four and a half (out of five) star rating and garnered rave reviews ranging from "A Must Have!" to "amazing!" to "No. 1 Fav, No. 1 Most Useful, No. 1 BB App." "BlackBerry App World is a successful distribution channel for Poynt," said Andrew Osis, CEO, Multiplied Media. "We have been fortunate to rank among the top ten downloads on BlackBerry App World since our application launched there in April and we are thrilled each time we see Poynt rise to the number one spot in the Top Downloads." The top downloads on BlackBerry App World are updated every 24 hours. The Poynt application is available for the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) and BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) series smartphones, as well as the BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) and BlackBerry(R) Storm(TM) smartphones and takes advantage of capabilities including locates by GPS(*) and cell-tower detection, click-to-call, click-to-map and click-to-view-website. Poynt is a free application(xx) and is available to BlackBerry(R) smartphone users in Canada, the United States and Germany. Poynt is available for download on BlackBerry App World ([ www.blackberry.com/appworld ]) or by visiting [ http://m.mypoynt.com ] from your BlackBerry(R) Browser. (*) Requires a GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphone. (xx) Wireless charges may apply. Please check with your wireless service provider. About Multiplied Media Corporation ---------------------------------- Multiplied Media ([ www.multiplied.com ]) has developed the award-winning application Poynt ([ www.mypoynt.com ]), the mobile local search service available over BlackBerry smartphones. Through agreements with directory and vertical content providers in Canada, the United States and Europe, Poynt simplifies finding and connecting with businesses, retailers and events wherever and whenever it is most convenient for the consumer. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, Canada, Multiplied Media trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MMC. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. 

For further information: Andrew Osis, CEO & Director, Multiplied Media Corporation, (403) 444-4102, [ andrew.osis@multiplied.com ]; MEDIA CONTACT: Margaret Glover-Campbell, Director, Communications, Multiplied Media Corporation, (403) 444-4105, [ margaret.glover-campbell@multiplied.com ]